Record ID: PUBLIC-7E16A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is circular and flat. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.3mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 1.9g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are recorded at P…
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6FFA65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th/18th century lead single disc of a four-disc alnage cloth seal dating to c.1603-1724. Sub-oval with a rectangular connecting strip above. The face depicts a crowned thistle with the numerals 1 - 1/2 to either side (alnage fee). The reverse is plain and the surface displays a light buff colour. Height 17.3mm, width 13mm, thickness 1.1mm, weight 1.2g. The alnage system ended in 1724. Similar examples on this database at: DEV-F01E00, DOR-06A417 and LIN-DE9542 and see Egan (1994), pp.178.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D730C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An edge-chipped Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils). Circular and flat, coin-like in form. One face has the initial letters S H (or H S) in one line with horizontal lines above and below. The reverse depicts a tankard and a lozenge shaped flower to the right and possibly a sword above. The surface displays a dull light grey colour. Diameter 14.6mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.2g. Identical tokens recorded on this database from the local area include: PUBLIC-40DB4C, PUBLIC-7DF242, PUBLIC-5BC928 and PUBLIC-8DC0CB.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D4339
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (initials). Circular and flat. The obverse depicts the initial letters H R in one line. The reverse is plain. Diameter 13.3mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D4BA24, SUSS-50488D and OXON-98F9AC.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CE2BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is discoidal in form. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.5mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.7g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45592C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead biface token of Powell type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Very worn, circular and flat. One face depicts the initials R G in one line. The reverse is uncertain, possibly a tankard. Diameter 12.9mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 1.7g. Similar examples on this database at: DOR-A9C73C and PUBLIC-6D6BD1.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-00872C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Post Medieval cast lead anthropomorphic weight in the form of a human face. Sub-oval in plan and flattened hemispherical in form. The face is relief moulded with  a raised brow, oval eyes and a protruding nose. The mouth is only partially visible due to probable post depositional damage to the chin. The reverse has similar scuff damage but is otherwise plain and flat. The surface displays a light buff / grey colour. Length 56.5mm, width 44mm, thickness 21.2mm, weight 202g (6.8 oz) Broadly similar examples on this database at; SOMDOR-B02DB3 HESH-513062 and YORYM-FE22C7
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B41C7A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 16 (initials / shields) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. The obverse has the initial letters W B in one line with a pellet above. The reverse depicts a shield bearing a perched bird right. Pelleted perimeters on both sides. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 14mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.7g. Identical examples on this database at: PUBLIC-5D393C, PUBLIC-719FF9 and PUBLIC-0087A9.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9F09BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular lead tapered edged possible weight that depicts a thin long cross on its raised upper surface with a possible design in the background. The reverse is blank apart from a gouge from a possible strike by a sharp implement. Likely Medieval to Post-Medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1800.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9ED4BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface possible farming token from a date range c.AD 1690-1850. The obverse depicts either the letter 't' or a small cross to the left of the letter 'H' and has a slightly raised edge visible on approximately half of its edge. It would be classed as a Powell Type 2.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-224968
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1150 - 1600). The whorl is sub-circular, plano-convex and the reverse has a slight rim around the circumference. There is an irregular central hole of 8 mm in diameter and four smaller holes of 4 mm and 2 mm in diameter equally spaced around it. Diameter 30 mm, thickness 9 mm and weight 34.19 g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-21AEE9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval to modern lead leather workers' palm guard, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1900. It is D shaped in plan with a broad shallow domed cross section. The flat side has several random scratches. The other side also has some scratches and some depressions caused by poor casting.  In the middle is a 12 mm in diameter circular depression, which is 2 mm deep. Such objects would have been wrapped in cloth or leather with a hole above the depression. They were then strapped to the hand to protect the palm when tightening cord or using awls a…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F0403
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token from within a date range c.AD 1690-1850. It bears the letters 'R' and 'M' across the middle of the obverse. The reverse is blank. The classification of this is a Powell Type 2 and may be associated with farming.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0CDB92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead weight, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1900. In plan the weight is a tapering rectangle and in profile is wedge shaped. The base is flat. At the flat top there is a loop made of copper alloy wire which appears to extend internally to the base as some of the wire is exposed at one of the base corners. There are no markings on the weight body. It weighs 83.78 grams which is equivelant to being just under three ounces. Height 47 mm, width 22 mm, thickness 17 mm and weight 83.78 g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-08EB7D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead circular 30g (1 oz) weight. Circular with straight sides, with one face bearing a large letter 'S'. The reverse is plain, with the surface displaying a light grey colour. Diameter19.7mm, height 10mm, weight 30g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-C06937, NLM-52CE4E and PUBLIC-99F969.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F7A2DC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200 - 1300. The body has broken roughly through the middle with some small parts missing from the outer edge. The centre has three 'petals' of an eight petalled motif which is fully within a circle. The remains of the legend around the edge reads I PREST.  The 'I' is most probably the last letter of a personal name.  PREST could possibly mean Priest, Priest like or un-Priest like (Reaney and Wilson (under Priest)). There is one other seal matrix on the database wi…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F72A86
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude medieval to post medieval unifaced lead token, dating to c. AD 1400 - 1800. The reverse is plain except for some scratch marks. The obverse has a slightly raised outer rim with numerous randomly spaced punched round indentations within. Diameter 28 mm, thickness 3 mm and weight 12.7 g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F6D5F8
Object type: VALVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a post medieval to modern lead clack valve weight from a lightweight pump, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1900. Clack valve weights are part of a crude non-return valve for a simple water pump. The weight is sub-circular in shape. The reverse is plain except for a slightly raised rim around half of the circumference and some scratch marks. The front has a raised rim and an incised groove around just over half of the circumference. It also has a truncated central projecting stud. This projection may be the stump of the stud that fitted through a slot in a …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9870FC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead vesica shaped seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the seal remains, comprising of a pointed oval flat plate, with a raised rib on the reverse as a 'finger-pinch' handle. The central motif is uncertain, possibly an arched doorway. A single scribed line separates the motif from the mainly illegible outer inscription that appears to read : S'IOh [ ... ]. The reverse is plain. Length 23.5mm, width 21.4mm, thickness 2.9mm, weight 7.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D38FE7, PUBLIC-A8F62A and NA…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-350E69
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 5 (initials / anchors) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. One face bears an initials triad of M / I E in two lines. The reverse depicts an anchor. The surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 15.2mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.9g.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.